Speech Pathology Assistant

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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Title (for context): Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade 15

Classified Placement Schedule

General Statement of Responsibilities

To provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist. To maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by licensed speech-language pathologist.

Principle Duties:

Plan and Provide Appropriate Individual and Group Therapy: To plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in individual education plans (IEP) under the direction of the licensed speech-language pathologist. Assist Speech-Language Pathologist with Screenings: Assist the speech-language pathologist with speech-language and hearing screenings (without clinical interpretation of results). Follow Treatment Plans or Protocols: Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the licensed speech-language pathologist. Determine Student Progress and Readiness for Therapy Services: Participate in determining student progress and readiness for termination of therapy services. Collaborate with Classroom Teachers: Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed speech-language pathologist. Attend Regularly Scheduled Speech Therapy Meetings: Attend regularly scheduled speech therapy meetings. Compile, Maintain, and File Reports: Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Perform Equipment Checks and Maintenance: Perform checks and maintenance of equipment. Collect Data for Quality Improvement: Collect data for monitoring quality improvement. Support Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist in Research Projects and In-Service Training: Support the supervising speech-language pathologist in research projects and in-service training. Comply with Policies and Regulations: Comply with policies established by federal and state law, state board of education rules, and state board of examiners licensing board for speech-language pathology and audiology. Present a Positive Role Model: Present a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district. Maintain Positive Relationship with Supervisors: Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Comply with District Guidelines and Regulations: Comply with all district guidelines and regulations. Effectively Communicate with Colleagues, Students, and Parents: Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs. Demonstrate Professional Behavior: Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Perform Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as may be assigned. Telecommute Work Eligible: Telecommute work eligible as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned Using computer and related software Analyzing and interpreting data Monitoring safety procedures Evaluation, mentoring, and training methods Arizona state law and district policies and procedures Human growth and development Effective discipline methods Positive interpersonal skills to interact with staff, parents, and community

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; Reach with hands and arms; Climb or balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.

Required License/Certification:

Valid state of Arizona driver's license Valid Arizona license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Arizona Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Terms of Employment:

Ten, eleven, or twelve-month employment term Salary and work year to be established by the board.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.